chubbydiva

Hi I haven't posted in awhile but I need you guys help please. I was banded in Nov. 2007, I've lost almost 60lbs, I'm pretty much at goal. Over the last several weeks I'd noticed the band becoming tighter and tighter. I had major surgery 4 weeks ago, so I put the band on the backburner. Today I went in for an unfill and they said the band had slipped!! My doctor wanted to revision surgery tomorrow. I was and am in hysterics. First and foremost, I was self pay and in no way can afford to pay for additional surgery. Now they did say that my insurance "should" cover this emergency surgery. I am still not healed from my surgery on Aug. 1st and it was horrible. My surgeon did call me back and say it was ok t ohave the band repaired. This is my dilemma. Should I just have the band removed? I know I will gain every pound back but I'm afraid of this happening again and if my insurance decides not to pay we are sunk financially. How hard will this revision surgery be. Having the band placed was ruff, I don't want to go through that again. My doctor stated he just needed to go in and reposition it and stitch it back down "most likely" or he may have to replace it. Anyone with insight on this please post. I am crying as I write this, I'm trying to calm down. Ironically, today I told my husband, was the first day that I've woken up pain-free since my surgery on Aug. 1st. Now this:cry_smile:

Susan, thank you so much for your post. I was reading through the forum last night and saw that sometimes the band did resolve itself. My doctor did a complete unfill yesterday and I can drink fluids without a problem. I called and left a message this morning at his office to ask about staying on liquids and waiting 2 weeks. This would help me tremendously. It would give the surgery I had on Aug 1st time to heal more and I may even be Blessed enough to avoid another surgery. I'm waiting for a call back from the office. Again, thank you.

Hi I haven't posted in awhile but I need you guys help please. I was banded in Nov. 2007, I've lost almost 60lbs, I'm pretty much at goal. Over the last several weeks I'd noticed the band becoming tighter and tighter. I had major surgery 4 weeks ago, so I put the band on the backburner. Today I went in for an unfill and they said the band had slipped!! My doctor wanted to revision surgery tomorrow. I was and am in hysterics. First and foremost, I was self pay and in no way can afford to pay for additional surgery. Now they did say that my insurance "should" cover this emergency surgery. I am still not healed from my surgery on Aug. 1st and it was horrible. My surgeon did call me back and say it was ok t ohave the band repaired. This is my dilemma. Should I just have the band removed? I know I will gain every pound back but I'm afraid of this happening again and if my insurance decides not to pay we are sunk financially. How hard will this revision surgery be. Having the band placed was ruff, I don't want to go through that again. My doctor stated he just needed to go in and reposition it and stitch it back down "most likely" or he may have to replace it. Anyone with insight on this please post. I am crying as I write this, I'm trying to calm down. Ironically, today I told my husband, was the first day that I've woken up pain-free since my surgery on Aug. 1st. Now this:cry_smile:

Hello everyone, are these infections following fills. I wonder how many port infections are caused by the doctors not using meticulous aseptic technique while doing fills.

I'm scheduled to have my 2nd fill today. I was supposed to be on clear liquids but ate a piece of cake at lunch:redface: Should I call and reschedule the fill or will it be ok. It will have been 4 hrs. since I've had the cake. Thanks guys. I know that was a dumb thing to do.

Thanks so much Bella for your quick response. I'll definately do the 2 days of full liquids like instructed. Thanks again.

If worst comes to worst the gum can be removed by having an EGD. That's and endoscopic procedure where they put a scope down your throat and they are able to visualize the gum they can just grab it with a forcep and remove it. Hope you don't have to have that but in any case it's a simple procedure. Good luck!

Collagevideo.com is a great site for workout videos. U can watch little snippets of the videos and see if they're for u.

Hello All, I was banded on Nov.9 and so far have lost 16lbs. I got my first fill on Dec. 11 and at first I had great restriction. Now I have none. I'm starving and eating wayyyyy too much. I'm afraid to get on the scale because i know I've gained. I'm calling tomorrow to schedule my 2nd fill. Oh geez this lapband is my last hope. What if it fails or I fail it?:think

I had my first fill on Dec. 11. I had great restriction initially and lost 6 lbs. that week. I now have absolutely no restriction. I'm hungry as heck and eating way too much. I'm afraid to get on the scale because I know i've gained. I'm calling tomorrow to schedule a 2nd fill. Good grief, I'm really feeling bummed out today. If this lapband doesn't work, that means I'm doomed to be fat forever.:think

I started an antibiotic today and it got STUCK!!! I thought the capsule was small enough to go through but I was soooo wrong. Anyone have any tips on how to help it pass? I've tried raising my arms and sipping a lil pineapple juice but so far nothing. I obviously can't take those so I'll have to call my doc for something else.:help::help:

Thanks guys, I drank pineapple juice and warm water. It finally went through. Geesh that was not fun:sick

That sounds delish. Can u give us the brand name, we don't have a Traders Joe store in Houston.

I make a great shake every morning with it. I use about 1/2 cup of frozen fruit, 1 cup of Silk vanilla lowfat soymilk and 2 splendas. I blend it with my hand blender & it's yummy yummy. I tried it with cream of wheat, yuck.

I watched the show and thought it was very inspirational. I didn't here them say that no one had surgery. I'm quite sure many if not most did. However, that doesn't discount the fact that they've accomplished a major feat. Anyone that's been overweight for a significant amount of time knows that diet and exercise is not a cureall. People have to make their own decisions based on their life style and what's right for them. Also, I don't think people are obligated to share their extremely personal medical history. I don't mind telling anyone who asked me that I've had the surgery but that's just ME! I don't begrudge anyone who decides to keep it to themselves. Instead of people sitting around complaining about what someone did or did not do, why not you just do YOU and mind your own beeswax. Geez folks weightloss is hard as heck as we all know. Let's not tear down our sisters or brothers who found success by whatever means. PS Star Jones admitted to having weightloss surgery months ago. She's no longer just saying she had a medical intervention.

Has your doctor ruled out a leak in the band? A slow leak would account for initial fullness and then none. Just a thought.

HoneyB what staples?

Follow your doctor's instructions to the letter and you should be fine.

Hello All, I posted somewhere else on the forum and someone was nice enough to direct me over here. I'm having surgery on Friday Nov. 9 by Dr. Felix Spiegel at UGH. I'm excited:whoo: and petrified:omg:at the same time. I believe I'll do well and definately will be giving it all I've got. Thanks in advance for any words of encouragement.

I'm feeling sooooo much better. I took the Vicodin and I'm like a new woman. I suffered needlessly yesterday. Yahooo I'm back on track.:whoo:

Hello Everyone!!! I took my Vicodin and I'm like a new woman:bounce: I was hesitant because years ago I thought I had a reaction to it, well apparantly my memory is faulty. I can't believe the difference, thanks so much for your responses. I feel like I'm back on track now. Size 10 you can run but you can't hide, I'm coming for you!!!!:whoo:

I'm going to take a full dose of Vicodin as well. I've got to get some relief. I'll check in tomorrow. Thanks everyone.

I just posted somewhere else on the forum. I was banded yesterday and I am miserable today. The gas pains are unbearable. I've been taking Tylenol but I may have switch over to my liquid Vicodin. I'd been hesitant taking it because several years ago I thought it made my head feel funny but I'm going to have to risk it I guess. I hope I haven't made a mistake. I'm starving also. Good grief.

:help:Wow I never thought it would be this bad. I know I'm just 1 day post op but I am absolutely miserable. The gas pains or almost unbearable. I've walked around the block twice with my DH and I'm taking GasX and Tylenol liquid every 4 hrs. but it seems nothing is helping. Geez please someone tell me this gets better. I keep thinking what have I done, what have I done:omg::omg: On top of the crappy feeling, I'm hungry I've had a couple of jello cups, cranberry juice and 2 sips of chicken broth. I tried a bit of slim fast but it seemed to make my already bloated and tight stomach double in size. Oh geez, what am I gonna do:faint:

Please add me I'm tomorrow Nov. 9. Thanks!!!! Hey anyone out there being banded at UGH in Houston?